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Dell Data Protection Suite vs Synology DSM comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell Data Protection Suite
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Synology DSM
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
52nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell Data Protection Suite is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Synology DSM is 1.3%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Data Protection Suite0.4%
Synology DSM1.3%
Other98.3%
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Featured Reviews

D Alvarado - PeerSpot reviewer
Lider Soporte Cloud at a security firm with 51-200 employees
Unified backups have protected hybrid workloads and now enable rapid recovery from ransomware
Dell Data Protection Suite is the most effective solution for my needs. The best features include comprehensive backup recovery across hybrid environments, supporting physical, virtual, and cloud workloads with tools that ensure fast, efficient restores across diverse environments. The flexibility in supporting physical, virtual, and cloud workloads has been a real advantage for us. We had a legacy physical database workload running on-premises alongside a newer cloud application in Azure. Traditionally, we would have needed separate tools to protect each environment, which would have meant extra overhead and complexity. Dell Data Protection Suite has positively impacted our organization by strengthening resilience, simplifying operations, and reducing downtime. Fast recovery is a key positive outcome, as RecoveryPoint for VMs allows us to restore critical workloads to a clean point in time with snapshots within minutes, minimizing downtime during incidents. The accuracy and reliability of the output from Dell Data Protection Suite's AI are generally high, especially concerning anomaly detection and compliance reporting.
Michael Adejoh - PeerSpot reviewer
Solutions Manager at Excel Connect Ventures
Reliable and cost-effective
One area where Synology DSM could improve is in enhancing its ability to detect and respond to security threats during backups and replication. Currently, it lacks the capability to automatically stop backups if it detects a virus or suspicious network activity, as some third-party solutions can. Having AI-driven analytics to identify anomalies and halt backups during potential attacks, along with notifications to administrators, would be valuable. Additionally, providing a dashboard for monitoring the backup environment's security would be a beneficial feature. These improvements would help address security concerns and make Synology more competitive in this aspect.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I recommend this solution because it is the most complete tool in the market, and Dell Data Protection Suite is a faster and excellent solution."
"Many of our customers and partners are very satisfied because using Dell Data Protection Suite or Data Domain allows them to manage their backups in a smooth way and gain significant savings in storage area because the deduplication of Data Domain is really effective."
"From my end experience, the biggest impact of Dell Data Protection Suite has been operational efficiency and storage optimization."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive suite offering virus-free and ransomware-free data protection."
"Dell Data Protection Suite is a comprehensive product with comprehensive tools."
"I'd rate the solution ten out of ten."
"The essential point is its reliability and fast recovery of information from corporate equipment."
"The best features that Dell Data Protection Suite offers are strong ransomware protection and reliable backup recovery across different workloads."
"Synology DSM is very easy to work and operate."
"The product performs well. It is easy to use and implement."
"The most valuable features are the basic storage, file management, Btrfs file system, and built-in backups that come with the solution."
"It offers a variety of software options through its package center, allowing users to customize their NAS device to serve multiple purposes."
"Because of its simplicity and the wide array of features it offers, I would recommend DSM for both tech-savvy individuals and those who prefer a straightforward file-serving solution."
"The solution's most valuable feature stems from its ease of use, making it the tool's most interesting part."
"The most valuable aspect is its ability to handle multiple disks."
"The most valuable features of Synology DSM are its security and connectivity."
 

Cons

"Regarding needed improvements for Dell Data Protection Suite, I think support must be upgraded."
"The learning curve is relatively steep, the complexity of some advanced configurations is challenging, and the interface could be more intuitive."
"While Dell DPS is a powerful solution, it is expensive, which allows competitors to find their place in the market. The deployment is complex and not simplified, requiring professional expertise."
"From a data protection perspective, Dell is moving away from Dell Data Protection Suite to focus on PowerProtect Data Manager."
"The biggest frustration I have with Dell Data Protection Suite is the initial setup."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could provide support for more virtualization platforms."
"Dell Data Protection Suite could be improved in a few areas based on real-world use."
"The platform could be much more cost-effective and flexible for integrating third-party products."
"One area where Synology DSM could improve is in enhancing its ability to detect and respond to security threats during backups and replication."
"Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly."
"The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution."
"The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging."
"Synology DSM's user interface is not quite intuitive."
"Synology DSM is a good enough solution for small and medium companies, but I have not seen a big configuration of the solution for a big organization."
"There's a surveillance application that allows you to connect IP cameras and stream footage to Synology and it is a great feature, but it's not always clear that adding more cameras may require purchasing additional licenses."
 

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"It is quite an affordable solution."
"The solution’s pricing is neither cheap nor expensive."
"Synology DSM is a free tool."
"The pricing varies widely, catering to a broad range of needs."
"Synology DSM is a cheap solution."
"The licensing part of the solution is free. The hardware is more expensive than the other solutions in the market, but it's okay in the long run."
"The price of the solution is very good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
16%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Security Firm
5%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Data Protection Suite?
The pricing and licensing of Dell Data Protection Suite depend on factors such as the number of protected server virtual machines, storage capacity, workload types, and required features. From a se...
What needs improvement with Dell Data Protection Suite?
Dell Data Protection Suite can be improved in several areas. The user interface could be more intuitive, especially for new administrators. Reporting and dashboard customization could provide more ...
What is your primary use case for Dell Data Protection Suite?
My main use case for Dell Data Protection Suite is protecting VMware virtual machines, Windows and Linux servers, and critical applications. I configured backup policies, monitored scheduled backup...
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Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about Dell Data Protection Suite vs. Synology DSM and other solutions. Updated: August 2026.
909,153 professionals have used our research since 2012.